Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1670s Italian Classical Roman Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Ste...
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Mid-19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Base Metal
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.